1. The persecution or harassment of someone, as in the molestation of a witness.
2. The act of making unwanted and indecent advances to or on someone, esp. for sexual gratification. — molest, vb. — molester, n.
child molestation. Any indecent or sexual activity on, involving, or surrounding a child, usu. under the age of 14. See Fed. R. Evid. 414(d). [Cases: Infants 13. C.J.S. Infants §§ 5, 92–93, 95–98.]